Comparison

Rhythm Cat 2 vs melotap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rhythm Cat 2

Master music rhythm reading with this engaging game. Progress through challenging levels and play along to a variety of songs, from originals to classical pieces. Developed with musicians and educators, it's a fun way to improve your musical notation skills for any instrument.

Highlights
  • 60 progressive difficulty levels
  • 30 original and classical songs
  • Game-like interface
  • Learn common musical rhythms
  • Improve reading skills for all instruments
Features
Currently charting
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Learn how to read music rhythms with Rhythm Cat 2 - a fun app that follows on from where the popular first one left off - with more rhythms and new music to play along to. As well as being entertaining, Rhythm Cat 2 will teach you how to read and recognize the most commonly used rhythms found in traditional music notation. A helpful tool for improving reading skills that can be applied to all instruments. The app features: - 60 levels that get progressively more challenging. - 30 songs that mix originals and classics from Bach to Chopin - matched for each level of difficulty. - Simple, easy to use interface, presented in a game like format. This app has been developed in collaboration with professional musicians and educators. Although no prior knowledge of music is required, if you are a beginner you may wish to review Rhythm Cat Lite or Rhythm Cat Pro first to familiarize yourself with some of the more basic rhythms. If you have any questions or feedback please go to melodycats.com to get in touch. We hope you enjoy playing.

About

melotap

A serene musical rhythm game focused on melody and relaxation. Enjoy over 80 handcrafted tracks with new tunes added weekly. Its simple gameplay, soft visuals, and satisfying taps create a meditative yet engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted rhythm levels
  • Classical and folk tunes
  • Over 80 tracks
  • New tunes added weekly
  • Clean, minimal design
  • Hand-drawn illustrations
  • Satisfying taps with haptics
Features
Currently charting
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Melotap is a calm rhythm game built around beautiful melodies instead of fast reflexes. Play through a collection of more than 80 carefully arranged classical and folk pieces, with new tracks added regularly. Every level is handcrafted so the notes feel natural under your fingers, making it feel a little like you’re actually playing the music. The game keeps things simple. Clean visuals, hand-drawn artwork, and no unnecessary distractions. It’s something you can pick up for a few minutes to relax, or spend longer trying to perfect a piece. Melotap isn’t about chasing high scores as much as getting into the music. It’s calm, a little meditative, and just challenging enough to keep you focused. Features • Over 80 handcrafted rhythm levels inspired by classical and folk music • New tracks added regularly • Hand-drawn artwork with a clean, minimalist look • Smooth and satisfying gameplay with subtle haptic feedback • Relaxing, rewarding gameplay that’s easy to learn and enjoyable to master If you’re looking for a rhythm game that’s peaceful, musical, and made with care, give Melotap a try.

Screenshots

Rhythm Cat 24 screens
melotap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: melotap at 5.0 against Rhythm Cat 2's 4.5. melotap also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). Rhythm Cat 2's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rhythm Cat 2 costs $7.99 and melotap $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

melotap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rhythm Cat 2 has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Rhythm Cat 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of melotap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythm Cat 2 ships an update every 20 months, melotap every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rhythm Cat 2 versus melotap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythm Cat 2melotap
Price$7.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (33 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#83 — better#124
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames UhartNastaran Khanbabaei

Customer experience

Rhythm Cat 2

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

melotap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rhythm Cat 2

No in-app purchases

None

melotap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rhythm Cat 2 free?
Rhythm Cat 2 costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is melotap free?
melotap costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rhythm Cat 2 or melotap?
melotap is rated higher. Rhythm Cat 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while melotap averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Rhythm Cat 2 or melotap have ads?
Neither Rhythm Cat 2 nor melotap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rhythm Cat 2 or melotap?
Rhythm Cat 2 ships an update every 20 months, and melotap every 2 months. Most recently, Rhythm Cat 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and melotap on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Rhythm Cat 2 or melotap?
Rhythm Cat 2 currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and melotap at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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